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Brined Turkey Breast

Why brine? To guarantee a juicy, melt-in-your-mouth holiday turkey every year. Mix up this easy, 5-ingredient brine and let your bird soak up all of the flavor and moisture for 12 to 24 hours. Then, rinse the turkey, season with a savory blend of McCormick® rosemary, thyme and paprika – and roast. Serve on a large platter and prepare for countless “oohs” and “ahhs” as guests dig into this memorable main.

Why brine? To guarantee a juicy, melt-in-your-mouth holiday turkey every year. Mix up this easy, 5-ingredient brine and let your bird soak up all of the flavor and moisture for 12 to 24 hours. Then, rinse the turkey, season with a savory blend of McCormick® rosemary, thyme and paprika – and roast. Serve on a large platter and prepare for countless “oohs” and “ahhs” as guests dig into this memorable main.

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Nutrition information (per Serving)

318Calories

14gTotal Fat

4gSaturated Fat

122mgCholesterol

789mgSodium

1gCarbohydrates

0gFiber

47gProtein

Preparation

Mix water, wine, salt, sugar and bay leaves in 6-quart container or tall stockpot. Stir until salt and sugar are dissolved. Place turkey breast in brine. If necessary, place a plate on top of turkey to keep it submerged. Refrigerate 12 to 24 hours.

Preheat oven to 325°F. Remove turkey from brine. Discard remaining brine. Rinse turkey under cool running water. Pat dry, even between the skin and the breast. Place turkey on rack in foil-lined roasting pan.